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User forums => Using Code::Blocks => Topic started by: h3llh0l3 on May 22, 2009, 09:22:42 pm

Title: Selecting Compiler for Kernel Mode Driver
Post by: h3llh0l3 on May 22, 2009, 09:22:42 pm

Hi all,

I have just downloaded and installed Code::Blocks on windows. When I try to create a project for kernel mode driver, it prompts me to choose a compiler but does not show the WinDDK in the list. Is there a way I can point to use WinDDK(I was not able to find a way)?

TIA.

Title: Re: Selecting Compiler for Kernel Mode Driver
Post by: stahta01 on May 22, 2009, 11:43:23 pm

The WinDDK is NOT a compiler; this list is not for beginners to C/C++ programing.

I suggest you ask your [basic C/C++] questions on a more correct site.

Something like http://cboard.cprogramming.com/

Edit: kernel mode driver and WinDDK are both Microsoft items so I suggest using an MSVC++ Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler. WinDDK means Windows Driver Development Kit.
Note: It is possible that the WinDDK come with an MSVC++ Compiler like some/all PSDK Platform Software Development Kit does.

IIRC, Visual Studio 2005/2008 is what the MSVC++ is called in Code::Blocks. Note, Code::Blocks does NOT come with an MSVC++ Compiler, but the auto-detect might find one it is is already installed.

Tim S

Title: Re: Selecting Compiler for Kernel Mode Driver
Post by: MortenMacFly on May 25, 2009, 07:13:25 am

Quote from: h3llh0l3 on May 22, 2009, 09:22:42 pm

Is there a way I can point to use WinDDK(I was not able to find a way)?

MinGW/GCC ships with the headers/libs needed to build such drivers, too (e.g. look into [PATH_TO_MINGW]\include\ddk).
If you really need to use the VC compiler, setup your project's build settings accordingly. In addition setup the VC compiler in C::B's compiler settings correctly.